RE: Bush's racial slur

shadowman writes:

 > a speaker is responsible for both and that requires understanding of
 > "how" something is perceived.  using the term "Paki" was insensitive
 > and demonstrates Bush's ignorance of other cultures and how they
 > perceive what we say and do. the smart thing would have been to avoid
 > controversy and simply referred to those who live in Pakistan as
 > "Pakistanis".  but he didn't do that did he?  so what are we left to
 > conclude?  simply put, Bush is not a very tactful man.

Not to be overly harsh, but isn't that obvious? What do you suggest
Bush should have done, or that Americans should do in response to his
gaffe?

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Matt Gushee
Englewood, CO USA